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FREE WILD ATLANTIC WAY EXPERIENCES Derrigimlagh Discovery Point Business Details Derrigimlagh, Clifden Co.Galway W  www.wildatlanticway.com/directory/signature/derrigimlagh-bog/342/ GPS  53.456146 N 10.032487W Business Contact Experience The bog boasts a rich archaeology, dating back over 6,000 years but also has a remarkable modern history. In the early 20th century, Derrigimlagh was at the centre of two outstanding transatlantic technological achievements: the first in communications, the second in transport marking the beginning of an era of modernity. In 1907, the great Irish-Italian innovator, Guglielmo Marconi, achieved the first successful commercial wireless transmission of Morse code across the Atlantic from Derrigimlagh. In 1919, daredevil airmen, John Alcock and Arthur Whitten- Brown, risked life and limb to make the first non-stop transatlantic flight from Newfoundland to Ireland. Take the signposted looped walk (5km/3 miles) through a landscape of outstanding beauty and learn the story of this remarkable place told across 7 stop points at locations of former landmarks such as Marconi’s Condenser House and the cairn marking the landing of Alcock & Brown. Pricing Free Experience Opening Details & Refreshment Open 7 Days a week 365 Days a year. Duration  1.5-2hrs Not Subject toWeather. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements 2 Large Coach Bays 40 Car Parking Spaces Most of the site is accessible. Steps, Boardwalks and hillside trails on site. Nearest Accommodation Hub Clifden 5km www.discoverireland.ie/Places-To-Go/Connemara Other Experiences Nearby Kylemore Abbey 20km 20mins Clifden 5km 5mins Dogs Bay 10km 10mins Scents to Soothe the Soul Business Details The Burren, Co. Clare T  +353 (0) 65 708 9102 E  info@burrenperfumery.com W  www.burrenperfumery.com GPS  53.2365, -9.2449 Business Contact  Sadie Chowen Experience Drawing inspiration from the flora and beauty of the Burren landscape, the Burren Perfumery creates signature scents to soothe the soul. Their perfumes, creams, soaps and candles are handcrafted on-site using the very best natural and organic ingredients. Visit the manufacturing rooms to see where the magic happens and watch the informative, beautifully made slideshow about the plants and landscape of the area. You can also wander through the educational herb garden to see examples of native herbs, with information on their traditional uses. There are talks and tours for those interested in going further or a welcoming shop to visit if you simply want to sample the gorgeous products on your skin. Duration  1hr Pricing Free Experience Group Contact Name  Susan E  susan@burrenperfumery.com T  +353 (0) 65 708 9102 Best suited to individual travellers. Groups of 8-15 must pre book. No groups larger than 15. No group bookings in July and August. No coaches or mini-buses of any size. Opening Details & Refreshment Open daily throughout the year. Jul, Aug 0900-1900hrs; May, Jun, Sep: 1000-1800hrs; Oct-Apr 1000-1700hrs. Tea Room (seasonal). Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Please note The Burren Perfumery cannot cater for coaches or mini-buses of any size – it is a very small premises with no coach parking space or turning facilities Nearest Accommodation Hub Carron, 5mins; Doolin 40mins; Ballyvaughan 25mins www.discoverireland.ie/Places-To-Go/Clare Other Experiences Nearby Ailwee Caves 25mins Paulnabrone Dolmen 20mins Hazel Mountain Chocolates 15mins B A Y C O A S T 45 C L I F F C O A S T